Spain’s solar market is collapsing, and virtually every major developer is selling off its panels because no one can make money during the hours when the sun is out. 

At the same time, the Spanish government is preparing to start shutting down the country’s nuclear plants.

https://www.elespanol.com/invertia/empresas/energia/20250425/colapso-fotovoltaico-espana-gw-proyectos-solares-cuelgan-cartel-vende-precios-hundidos/1003743728661_0.html

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Government’s killing nuclear plants, but solar isn’t making enough money? Great strategy. If they can’t keep the lights on with reliable energy sources like nuclear, this feels like jumping from the frying pan into the fire 🤷🏽‍♂️